In Friday's league match, the host Fitchburg Red Raiders basketball team scored a tight 53-49 triumph over the Algonquin Regional Titans.

In their next game, the Red Raiders meet the Central Knights (Providence, RI) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 3. Fitchburg will attempt to move on its 2-3 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 1-5 record after their 66-49 league win over East Providence (East Providence, RI).

With the defeat, Algonquin Regional moves to 2-4 on the year. The Titans travel to Westborough (Westborough, MA) to meet the Rangers in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 2. The Rangers enter the match with a record of 4-1. Westborough lost 65-64 in their recent non-league match against Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury, MA)